Iran Twin Bombing: Over 100 killed in blasts on Gen. Soleimani's death anniversary

TEHRAN – Suicide bombings ripped through southeastern Iran, killing over 100 people, including children, as Iranians marked fourth anniversary of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani.

The Iranian government said around 200 people suffered injuries when the explosions hit proccession in Kerman.

The government called it terror attack, as graphics doing rounds online show people covered in blood on the road.

It said Iranian people were moving towards Soleimani’s tomb today as part of the ceremony of a military figure who was killed by the US.

Reports in Iran say death toll in Kerman blast has risen to 73 and over 170 injured.

State media reports two duffel bags containing explosives were remotely detonated at the entrance of Kerman's Martyrs' Cemetery, where former Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani is buried.… https://t.co/MH6aypGIN6 pic.twitter.com/fNdXNYtuE5

— Ariel Oseran أريئل أوسيران (@ariel_oseran) January 3, 2024

Iranian media reported that many people injured while attempting to escape shortly after terror attack. It said second explosion occurred 15 minutes after the first attack.

For the unversed, Major General Soleimani is known for being key figure in Iran’s military. He gained prominence after the 2003 US invasion of Iraq, and his popularity increased further when US officials targeted him for his alleged involvement in arming militants.